Ronald Waters
Houston,TX
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Self Employed Services
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Cultivated a loyal client base through personalized consultations, listening attentively to each individual''s needs before recommending appropriate solutions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing precise and timely repair updates.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks for improved vehicle safety and longevity.
- Delivered detailed explanations of repair processes, increasing customer trust and satisfaction.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Senior Maintenance Technician
Waste Management Richland Landfill
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Completed preventive maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and steam boilers.
- Increased equipment reliability by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
- Improved overall equipment efficiency by performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting complex machinery issues.
- Trained junior technicians on proper maintenance techniques, increasing team productivity and skill level.
- Reduced equipment downtime through implementation of a proactive maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal production levels.
- Assisted in facility upgrades projects by providing technical expertise on equipment installation, calibration, and commissioning processes.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Automotive Technician
Bills Auto Service
Houston, TX
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Automotive Technician
A1 Auto
Port Arthur, TX
01.1999 - 04.2010
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
Education
HVAC Installation And Repair Some Auto Mechanics
Houston Community College
Houston, TXTimeline
Automotive Technician
Self Employed Services
08.2018 - Current
Senior Maintenance Technician
Waste Management Richland Landfill
07.2013 - 08.2018
Automotive Technician
Bills Auto Service
06.2011 - 04.2013
Automotive Technician
A1 Auto
01.1999 - 04.2010
HVAC Installation And Repair Some Auto Mechanics
Houston Community College